Classics Du Jour

Following its announcement of the nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2021 last month, the Rock Hall this week revealed further details of the annual induction ceremony set to take place this fall. The Class of 2021 will be inducted into the Hall on October 30th in a ceremony taking … Continue reading Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Reveals Induction Ceremony Date & Venue →

Paul McCartney will release an autobiography in two volumes coming this November. The Lyrics: 1956 to the Present spans Sir Paul’s entire life “through the prism of 154 songs from all stages of his career.” “More often than I can count, I’ve been asked if I would write an autobiography, but the time has never … Continue reading Paul McCartney Announces ‘The Lyrics’ Autobiography →

A new book featuring the writings of Doors frontman Jim Morrison is due for release on June 8th via Harper Collins Publishers. The Collected Works of Jim Morison: Poetry, Journals, Transcripts and Lyrics was born out of a list, written by Morrison at some point before his untimely death, which he had titled “Plan for … Continue reading New Jim Morrison Book Due Out in June →

A drunk driving charge brought against Bruce Springsteen following a November incident has been dropped by a federal judge following a virtual hearing this week. A second charge for reckless driving was also dropped. The Boss did plead guilty to a third charge of consuming alcohol in a closed area, for which he was ordered … Continue reading Judge Drops Bruce Springsteen’s DWI, Reckless Driving Charges Following Hearing →

A new documentary that explores the culture of hard rock music will premiere in a worldwide virtual event next month. Long Live Rock… Celebrate the Chaos features intimate interviews with the likes of Lars Ulrich (Metallica), Rob Zombie, Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine), Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses), Zakk Wylde (Black Label Society), Ed … Continue reading New Documentary Explores the Culture of Hard Rock: Watch the trailer →

Bruce Springsteen’s blood alcohol content was .02, below New Jersey’s .08 legal limit, when he was charged with a DWI in November, according to a source familiar with the incident, the Asbury Park Press reports.  News that The Boss had been charged for driving while intoxicated was first reported by TMZ days after the rock … Continue reading New Details of Bruce Springsteen DWI Arrest Emerge →

Queen + Adam have postponed the European and UK leg of their Rhapsody World Tour for the second time as the coronavirus pandemic continues to keep lockdowns and social distancing measures in place across the continent. The group was originally scheduled to head out across the UK and Europe in the summer of 2020. Due … Continue reading Queen + Adam Lambert Postpone European & UK Tour for Second Time →

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced the nominees for the class of 2021 and it’s notably the Hall’s most diverse lineup of nominees yet. Artists on this year’s shortlist include the New York Dolls, Carole King, Todd Rundgren, Iron Maiden, Foo Fighters, Devo, Tina Turner, The Go-Gos, Rage Against the Machine, Dionne … Continue reading Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Announces 2021 Nominees →

Alice Cooper celebrated his 73rd birthday with the release of a new single, “Social Debris”. The shock rocker offered the song as a free download for one day only, but you can still listen and watch the music video in the player below. The song is the latest offering from his forthcoming album Detroit Stories. … Continue reading Alice Cooper Releases New Single and Video “Social Debris” →

Sammy Hagar & The Circle have released a new, official music video for the group’s cover of David Bowie’s “Heroes”. The track is the first single from their new album Lockdown 2020. Proceeds from the song will be donated to food banks across America. You can watch “Heroes” in the player below. “David Bowie’s ‘Heroes’ … Continue reading Sammy Hagar & The Circle Release New Video for David Bowie Cover “Heroes” →

Roger Waters has shared a new version of the Pink Floyd song “The Gunner’s Dream”. The song was shared via YouTube on Monday to mark Martin Luther King Jr Day in the United States. You can watch and listen to “The Gunner’s Dream” in the player below. In a statement posted with the video, Rogers … Continue reading Roger Waters Shares New Version of “The Gunner’s Dream” →

Convicted murderer and revolutionary producer Phil Spector died Saturday at the age of 81. Spector was known for producing a massive collection of hit records beginning in the 1960’s and for his groundbreaking “wall of sound” technique. He was serving his sentence for the 2003 murder of actress Lana Clarkson at the time of his … Continue reading Record Producer, Convicted Murderer Phil Spector Dies at 81 →